Organ
SKU:
HL.48180687
For
Organ. Composed by
Olivier Messiaen. Leduc.
Classical. Softcover. 28
pages. Alphonse Leduc
#AL18826. Published by
Alphonse Leduc
(HL.48180687).
UPC:
888680831998.
9.5x12.25x0.139
inches.
Olivier
Messiaen (1908-1992) is
known for his unique
composition style.
Incorporating complex
rhythms, harmony and
melodies, The Ascension
for Organ is no exception
to the composer's
popular, distinctive
style. The Ascension was
originally composed for
orchestra by Messiaen in
1932-1933. The composer
described the work as
Four Symphonic
Meditations and the
sections are; 1) Majesty
of Christ praying that
His Father should glorify
Him, 2) Serene Alleluias
from a soul longing for
Heaven, 3) Alleluia on
the Trumpet, Alleluia on
the Cymbal, and 4) Prayer
from Christ ascending
towards His Father.
Messiaen arranged The
Ascension for solo organ
a year later. The first,
second and fourth
movements are
arrangements of the
orchestral version,
however, the composer
created a new third
movement; Outburst of joy
from a soul before the
Glory of Christ, which is
its own glory. The
Ascension is essential to
all advanced organists
seeking to expand and
vary their
repertoire.
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